Will Ferguson
Canadian History for Dummies
Will Ferguson
Canadian History for Dummies
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A wild ride through Canadian history, fully revised and updated! This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements through Paul Martin s shaky minority government. This timely update features all the latest, up-to-the-minute findings in historical and archeological research. In his trademark irreverent style, Will Ferguson celebrates Canada s double-gold in hockey at the 2002 Olympics, investigates Jean Chrétien s decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, and dissects the recent sponsorship scandal. …mehr
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A wild ride through Canadian history, fully revised and updated!
This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements through Paul Martin s shaky minority government. This timely update features all the latest, up-to-the-minute findings in historical and archeological research. In his trademark irreverent style, Will Ferguson celebrates Canada s double-gold in hockey at the 2002 Olympics, investigates Jean Chrétien s decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, and dissects the recent sponsorship scandal.
This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements through Paul Martin s shaky minority government. This timely update features all the latest, up-to-the-minute findings in historical and archeological research. In his trademark irreverent style, Will Ferguson celebrates Canada s double-gold in hockey at the 2002 Olympics, investigates Jean Chrétien s decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, and dissects the recent sponsorship scandal.
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- 2. Aufl.
- Seitenzahl: 528
- Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2005
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 234mm x 190mm x 26mm
- Gewicht: 794g
- ISBN-13: 9780470836569
- ISBN-10: 0470836563
- Artikelnr.: 22397389
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- 2. Aufl.
- Seitenzahl: 528
- Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2005
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 234mm x 190mm x 26mm
- Gewicht: 794g
- ISBN-13: 9780470836569
- ISBN-10: 0470836563
- Artikelnr.: 22397389
Will Ferguson has lived and worked in every region of Canada, from the Okanagan Valley of BC to the farmlands of rural Quebec, from Saskatoon to southern Ontario, from Manitoba to PEI.
He is the author of several bestselling books on Canadian history and culture, including the Leacock Medal for Humour-winning Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw (a travel memoir), and Bastards & Boneheads (a study in Canadian leadership styles). With his brother Ian, he wrote the wildly successful humour book How to Be a Canadian, which sold over 145,000 copies and won the Libris Award for Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
Will's debut novel Happiness (originally published under the title Generica) won the Leacock Medal for Humour and the Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction. It has been published in 31 countries and 24 languages around the world.
He is the author of several bestselling books on Canadian history and culture, including the Leacock Medal for Humour-winning Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw (a travel memoir), and Bastards & Boneheads (a study in Canadian leadership styles). With his brother Ian, he wrote the wildly successful humour book How to Be a Canadian, which sold over 145,000 copies and won the Libris Award for Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
Will's debut novel Happiness (originally published under the title Generica) won the Leacock Medal for Humour and the Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction. It has been published in 31 countries and 24 languages around the world.
INTRODUCTION. Introduction. PART I: WHEN WORLD'S COLLIDE. Chapter 1. First
Nations. Chapter 2. First Contact. PART II: THE RISE OF NEW FRANCE
(1608--1701). Chapter 3. The Early Years. Chapter 4. Life in New France.
Chapter 5. The Fur Wars. PART III: THE FALL OF NEW FRANCE (1701--1766).
Chapter 6. Acadia. Chapter 7. The Conquest. Chapter 8. Aftermath. PART IV:
CANADA: THE FAILED REPUBLIC? (1766--1838). Chapter 9. Canada and the
American Revolution. Chapter 10. The war of 1812. Chapter 11. The
Rebellions of 1837. PART V: THE ROADS TO CONFEDERATION (1838--1891).
Chapter 12. The Fight for Responsible Government. Chapter 13. The
Confederation Waltz. Chapter 14. From Sea to Sea. PART VI: THE END
OF"ENGLISH" CANADA (1891--1929). Chapter 15. "Suuny Ways": The Laurier
Years. Chapter 16. Borden and the Great War. Chapter 17. On the Homefront.
PART VII: DARK DAYS (1929--1959). Chapter 18. The Dirty Thirties. Chapter
19. World War II. Chapter 20. Canada and the Cold War. PART VIII: NOISY
EVOLUTION (1960--1993). Chapter 21. The Battle for Québec. Chapter 22. A
Charter Country. Chapter 23. "Yankee Doodle Dandy": The Mulroney Years.
PART IX: TOWARD A ONY-PARTY RULE (1993--2005). Chapter 24. The Chrétien
Era. Chapter 25. Junior Martin Takes Over. PART X: THE PART OF TENS.
Chapter 26. Ten Great Canadian Quotations- Pre-and Post-Confederation.
Chapter 27. Five Important English and French Pairs. Chapter 28. Ten
Important Aboriginal Leaders. Chapter 29. Ten Political Firsts for Canadian
Women. Chapter 30. The Ten Prime Minister You Need to Know. Appendix:
Online Resources. Index.
Nations. Chapter 2. First Contact. PART II: THE RISE OF NEW FRANCE
(1608--1701). Chapter 3. The Early Years. Chapter 4. Life in New France.
Chapter 5. The Fur Wars. PART III: THE FALL OF NEW FRANCE (1701--1766).
Chapter 6. Acadia. Chapter 7. The Conquest. Chapter 8. Aftermath. PART IV:
CANADA: THE FAILED REPUBLIC? (1766--1838). Chapter 9. Canada and the
American Revolution. Chapter 10. The war of 1812. Chapter 11. The
Rebellions of 1837. PART V: THE ROADS TO CONFEDERATION (1838--1891).
Chapter 12. The Fight for Responsible Government. Chapter 13. The
Confederation Waltz. Chapter 14. From Sea to Sea. PART VI: THE END
OF"ENGLISH" CANADA (1891--1929). Chapter 15. "Suuny Ways": The Laurier
Years. Chapter 16. Borden and the Great War. Chapter 17. On the Homefront.
PART VII: DARK DAYS (1929--1959). Chapter 18. The Dirty Thirties. Chapter
19. World War II. Chapter 20. Canada and the Cold War. PART VIII: NOISY
EVOLUTION (1960--1993). Chapter 21. The Battle for Québec. Chapter 22. A
Charter Country. Chapter 23. "Yankee Doodle Dandy": The Mulroney Years.
PART IX: TOWARD A ONY-PARTY RULE (1993--2005). Chapter 24. The Chrétien
Era. Chapter 25. Junior Martin Takes Over. PART X: THE PART OF TENS.
Chapter 26. Ten Great Canadian Quotations- Pre-and Post-Confederation.
Chapter 27. Five Important English and French Pairs. Chapter 28. Ten
Important Aboriginal Leaders. Chapter 29. Ten Political Firsts for Canadian
Women. Chapter 30. The Ten Prime Minister You Need to Know. Appendix:
Online Resources. Index.
INTRODUCTION. Introduction. PART I: WHEN WORLD'S COLLIDE. Chapter 1. First
Nations. Chapter 2. First Contact. PART II: THE RISE OF NEW FRANCE
(1608--1701). Chapter 3. The Early Years. Chapter 4. Life in New France.
Chapter 5. The Fur Wars. PART III: THE FALL OF NEW FRANCE (1701--1766).
Chapter 6. Acadia. Chapter 7. The Conquest. Chapter 8. Aftermath. PART IV:
CANADA: THE FAILED REPUBLIC? (1766--1838). Chapter 9. Canada and the
American Revolution. Chapter 10. The war of 1812. Chapter 11. The
Rebellions of 1837. PART V: THE ROADS TO CONFEDERATION (1838--1891).
Chapter 12. The Fight for Responsible Government. Chapter 13. The
Confederation Waltz. Chapter 14. From Sea to Sea. PART VI: THE END
OF"ENGLISH" CANADA (1891--1929). Chapter 15. "Suuny Ways": The Laurier
Years. Chapter 16. Borden and the Great War. Chapter 17. On the Homefront.
PART VII: DARK DAYS (1929--1959). Chapter 18. The Dirty Thirties. Chapter
19. World War II. Chapter 20. Canada and the Cold War. PART VIII: NOISY
EVOLUTION (1960--1993). Chapter 21. The Battle for Québec. Chapter 22. A
Charter Country. Chapter 23. "Yankee Doodle Dandy": The Mulroney Years.
PART IX: TOWARD A ONY-PARTY RULE (1993--2005). Chapter 24. The Chrétien
Era. Chapter 25. Junior Martin Takes Over. PART X: THE PART OF TENS.
Chapter 26. Ten Great Canadian Quotations- Pre-and Post-Confederation.
Chapter 27. Five Important English and French Pairs. Chapter 28. Ten
Important Aboriginal Leaders. Chapter 29. Ten Political Firsts for Canadian
Women. Chapter 30. The Ten Prime Minister You Need to Know. Appendix:
Online Resources. Index.
Nations. Chapter 2. First Contact. PART II: THE RISE OF NEW FRANCE
(1608--1701). Chapter 3. The Early Years. Chapter 4. Life in New France.
Chapter 5. The Fur Wars. PART III: THE FALL OF NEW FRANCE (1701--1766).
Chapter 6. Acadia. Chapter 7. The Conquest. Chapter 8. Aftermath. PART IV:
CANADA: THE FAILED REPUBLIC? (1766--1838). Chapter 9. Canada and the
American Revolution. Chapter 10. The war of 1812. Chapter 11. The
Rebellions of 1837. PART V: THE ROADS TO CONFEDERATION (1838--1891).
Chapter 12. The Fight for Responsible Government. Chapter 13. The
Confederation Waltz. Chapter 14. From Sea to Sea. PART VI: THE END
OF"ENGLISH" CANADA (1891--1929). Chapter 15. "Suuny Ways": The Laurier
Years. Chapter 16. Borden and the Great War. Chapter 17. On the Homefront.
PART VII: DARK DAYS (1929--1959). Chapter 18. The Dirty Thirties. Chapter
19. World War II. Chapter 20. Canada and the Cold War. PART VIII: NOISY
EVOLUTION (1960--1993). Chapter 21. The Battle for Québec. Chapter 22. A
Charter Country. Chapter 23. "Yankee Doodle Dandy": The Mulroney Years.
PART IX: TOWARD A ONY-PARTY RULE (1993--2005). Chapter 24. The Chrétien
Era. Chapter 25. Junior Martin Takes Over. PART X: THE PART OF TENS.
Chapter 26. Ten Great Canadian Quotations- Pre-and Post-Confederation.
Chapter 27. Five Important English and French Pairs. Chapter 28. Ten
Important Aboriginal Leaders. Chapter 29. Ten Political Firsts for Canadian
Women. Chapter 30. The Ten Prime Minister You Need to Know. Appendix:
Online Resources. Index.